Immunizations for certain communicable diseases are required by Connecticut State Law for every child entering school. Ensuring your child is immunized on time provides the best defense against any dangerous childhood diseases.

  Immunization Requirements for Students Attending Connecticut Schools

2010-2011

 PRESCHOOL

 (Children entering after age 3 but before age 5)

        DTaP:        4 doses

        Polio:        3 doses

        MMR:        1 dose on or after the 1st birthday

        Hep B:       3 doses 

      Varicella:    1 dose on or after the 1st birthday or verification of disease

        Hib:           1 dose on or after the 1st birthday

 KINDERGARTEN

         DTaP:       At least 4 doses. The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday

         Polio:       At least 3 doses. The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday

         MMR:       1 dose on or after the 1st birthday

         Measles:   Second dose of measles vaccine (or MMR), given at least 4 weeks after the first dose

         Hib:          Children less than 5 yrs of age need 1 dose at 12 months or older

                          Children 5 and older do not need proof of Hib vaccination

         Hep B:      3 doses

         Varicella:   1 dose on or after the 1st birthday or verification of disease

 GRADES 1-6

          DTaP /Td/Tdap:    At least 4 doses. The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday.

Students who start the series at age 7 or older only need a total of 3 doses

          Polio:                 At least 3 doses. The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday

          MMR:                  1 dose on or after the 1st birthday

          Measles:              Second dose of measles vaccine (or MMR), given at least 4 weeks after the first dose

          Hep B:                 3 doses

          Varicella:              1 dose on or after the 1st birthday or verification of disease

  
GRADE 7-12

          Td/Tdap:  At least 3 doses. The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday 

Students who start the series at age 7 or older only need a total of 3 doses.

          Polio:      At least 3 doses. The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday

          MMR:      1 dose on or after the 1st birthday

          Measles:  Second dose of measles vaccine (or MMR), given at least 4 weeks after the first dose

          Hep B:     3 doses

          Varicella:  1 dose on or after first birthday or verification of disease.

VARICELLA VACCINE: For students younger than 13 years of age, 1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday. For students 13 years of age or older, 2 doses given at least 4 weeks apart.

VERIFICATION OF DISEASE: Confirmation in writing by a MD, PA, or APRN that the child has a previous history of disease, based on family or medical history

 ADMINISTRATION of MEDICATIONS 

• Medications including “over the counter” are given only with written authorization of the parent and authorized prescriber (MD, NP, PA, dentist). A Medication Administration Authorization form must be completed.
• Certified staff may legally administer medications if the nurse is not available.
• Medication must be delivered in and administered from the original container clearly labeled with the name of the student, prescriber, and medication, with directions for dosage and date of original prescription. All medications must be delivered to the school nurse by the parent or a designated adult.
• Students are never allowed to carry medications except for fast acting inhalers and epi-pens.To self-carry those medications students must have written approval by the prescriber, parent and school nurse. A Medication Administration Authorization form must be completed.

Vision screenings are administered to students in Kindergarten, 1^st – 6^th grades and 9^th grade

Hearing screenings are administered to students in Kindergarten, 1^st – 3^rd grades and 8^th grade

Postural (scoliosis) screenings are administered to students in 5^th – 9^th grades.

HUSKY Health Insurance  

HUSKY is the Connecticut state children's health insurance program available to children and teens through the age of 18. For more information visit the HUSKY website or call toll free 877-284-8759.